hi, im new

[Bencb3]

i just wanted to say hello and i love snakes but i havent gotten one yet cuz my mom says i have to buy it with my own money and i dont know how much to save for, i need the standard setup for a ball python, any one know what the price range is? i know i need "cage"(is it called that? it is a aquairium thing) that is like 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feed tall, and i need a lid so he/she doesnt get out, then mice and of coarce, the snake i want a ball python cuz i always wanted a python but i dont want a big one, and i heard that the biggest one ever got was a female and it got 6 feet, but that was rare, so im thinkin if i get a male, ill be ok, any ball owners out there got any price ranges?

i just wanted to put this cuz it is funny
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[DavidMathley]

Any one going to the Expo in Bristol this weekend keep an eye open for ScReptiles own Chuck Hurd and Joe Bradley. They will be in the venomous area.

[Matt_K]

welcome to the site §upa§nake!! :D

[damzookeeper]

welcome. I don't own any snakes, mostly lizards and geckos here, but there are may python owners here, someone will surely have a ball in the crowd and will be able to help you out. ;) As for the pricing. It ranges from place to place and breeder to breeder. Good luck with your research though, sounds like it's comming along fine. :D

[Darlene]

Hi & Welcome. You may find some info in the python forums. Check 'em out & have fun ! Dar

[reptiledude21]

hey man, welcome to the site, goto the chat sometime theres lots of help in there. i dont really know anything about ball pythons

[Edwin]

Welcome, §upa§nake! You have come to the right place. Before I started out with snakes, I did lots of research, and I think it really paid off.

The ball I had was about 4 feet or so, and he was kept in a 3' L x 1.5' W x 2' H aquarium.

Prices range depending on many factors, like is it captive bred, if it is a 'designer' morph, or if it has pretty colours, or even who or where you buy it from. Visit the python forums here on ssnakess, and do a search for care sheets.

Great to have you onboard!

[fatboy]

Welcome. Ball pythons are great beginner snakes, my first snake was a Ball Python. Try to find a reputable dealer in your area, one with a good guarentee. My local Petsmart actually sells a beginner setup for snakes that includes the enclosure, bedding, heating, and water bowl.

[Bencb3]

how do i get my own avatar like u all have, i had to choose from a list

[Bencb3]

well, i dont care about the colors but i know i dont want an albino, and i want it captive bread, because the wild ones seem to have less human contact and all

[RachelS.]

Welcome to ssnakess.com!!!

[Mike177]

Welcome!

[Invictus]

Welcome SupaSnake. You'll find this message board to be a great place to do your research, but I encourage you not to stop here. Your local pet store should have lots of books written by the pros about caring for ball pythons.

Enjoy!

[Bencb3]

i finally found a petshop that has good ball pythons, im going there next saturday to watch them feed and everything, my friends say i shouldnt buy one unless i know that it is healthy and he said i need to watch it eat so i know that it is ok, i also need to check for mites and everything right? i found some small ones l for $49(USA) and one about a foot and a half long for $69, which one should i get?

[feri]

nice to have u
welcome

[SCReptiles]

Welcome on board. We have 2 adult male (approx 3.5 feet) male balls. $34/each. They are both feeding on small rats. They are mite and disease free. We are field herping along the NC/SC state line this weekend. I can bring you one if you are interested.

[Mr.Lizard]

Welcome SupaSnake,enjoy the forum.

[nellie]

Welcome!
I bought my first snake (a ball python) a year ago. He is the best pet I own.
I would suggest doing as much research as you can before buying one.
One thing I find very interesting is going to reptile shows. There are so many knowledgeable people to talk to and so many amazing creatures...not to mention, most ball pythons are less expensive.
PM me if you have any questions.
~Nellie

[matrix1829]

hi everyone i'm new to this site. lucky for me i feal on this site it's great. I'm the owmer of a burmese python and it's great to get advise from some enthusists like me.And maybe I can help some people with my knowledge of reptiles.